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Remote patient monitoring in Medicare needs more oversight: OIG

Healthcare Dive

Regulators say Medicare needs more data and oversight to avoid fraud and misuse. Digital health advocates argue the service is still crucial for managing chronic conditions.

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GPs cry My Health Record 'overhaul' and more briefs

Healthcare It News

Australian gov't urged to raise My Health Record funding An organisation of general practitioners in Australia has called on the federal government to upgrade the country's digital health record system. "We’re calling for the federal government to overhaul My Health Record to improve its useability for Australians, GPs, and other health professionals," said RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins in a statement.

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Morehouse School of Medicine launches pain equity course focused on racial healthcare disparities

Fierce Healthcare

One of the first pain equity courses for medical students is launching at the Morehouse School of Medicine this fall. | The course offers insights into fostering safe, trustworthy, transparent and empathetic patient-provider interactions. It also emphasizes how to address the unique preferences and needs of Black patients in pain.

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FCC set to require georouting for 988 Lifeline calls, enhancing access to local services

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

New federal requirements on wireless carriers could help address the nation’s mental health crisis and improve local suicide prevention response and patient care, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said in an announcement Wednesday. Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said the agency will vote to codify the rule at its October meeting.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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CMS holds accountable care organizations harmless for ‘highly suspect’ Medicare billing

Healthcare Dive

Aberrant billing for urinary catheters last year could have made it harder for ACOs in Medicare to bring in shared savings. That’s no longer the case under a new final rule.

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Startup Particle Health files antitrust lawsuit against Epic alleging it uses monopoly power to block competition

Fierce Healthcare

What began as a dispute between two health tech companies over healthcare data exchange practices has now led to a federal lawsuit alleging antitrust violations. | Venture-backed health tech company Particle Health filed an antitrust lawsuit against Epic in the Southern District of New York alleging that the electronic health records giant is trying to muscle out competition in the payer platform market.

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A Disproportionate Share Payment Calculation Case in the Post-Chevron Era

Bill of Health

By Zack Buck Yet another case that examines the authority of administrative agencies to interpret health care laws will make its way to the Supreme Court next term. And the case could have major implications for hospital financing as well. In June 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court granted cert in Advocate Christ Medical, et al. v. Becerra , a case that centers on the appropriate calculation of so-called disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments, which are made to hospitals that treat a high perc

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Providers say claims denials are increasing: survey

Healthcare Dive

Nearly three in four providers surveyed by Experian Health said the number of claims denied by payers shot up between 2022 and 2024.

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Korea's largest hospital bags APAC's first Stage 6 of new INFRAM

Healthcare It News

Seoul-based Asan Medical Center (AMC) has been validated for Stage 6 of the new HIMSS Infrastructure Adoption Model (INFRAM). The new INFRAM, introduced in March , assesses an organisation's infrastructure maturity based on cybersecurity, adoption, sustainability, performance, and outcomes. The previous framework evaluated healthcare organisations in the areas of mobility, security, collaboration, transport and data centres.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Healthcare conferences to put on your calendar for 2024-2025

Fierce Healthcare

Looking for healthcare events in the fall of 2024 and 2025? We rounded up some of the top conferences, both virtual and live, that are on the calendar. | Here's our roundup of some of the top events in healthcare scheduled in the fall of 2024 and 2025.

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Fall and winter surge in healthcare can be aided by virtual care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

IT leaders should strategize for telehealth's role in the annual surge, and there's a fit with managing chronic conditions and boosting seniors' annual wellness visits, says Dr. Carrie Nelson, chief medical officer at KeyCare.

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Senators introduce bill to set healthcare cybersecurity standards

Healthcare Dive

The legislation, sponsored by Sens. Ron Wyden and Mark Warner, would direct the HHS to develop minimum cybersecurity standards for providers, health plans, claims clearinghouses and business associates.

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Hear how AI solutions are shaping the future of healthcare

Healthcare It News

Are you exploring how your organization can best leverage AI tools? If you weren’t able to attend this year’s HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum, catch up on the highlights in this podcast. Join Chris Gervais, Chief Technology Officer at CodaMetrix, to hear about use cases for AI and to get insights into how companies can leverage these technologies to improve staff and patient experiences, enhance efficiency and drive long-lasting value.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Pomelo Care acquires the Doula Network to offer hybrid maternity care model

Fierce Healthcare

Pomelo Care, a value-based virtual provider of maternity care, has acquired the Doula Network, now offering virtual and in-person maternity care. | The acquisition expands the company’s reach to more than 15 million covered lives, including more than 1 in 6 Medicaid beneficiaries nationally.

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Data breaches costing health systems millions

Becker's Health IT

The financial fallout from recent data breaches in the healthcare industry continues to raise alarms as organizations grapple with the costs of cyberattacks and ensuing lawsuits.

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Healthcare’s changing landscape is putting pressure on workforce planning

Healthcare Dive

The healthcare setting presents unique challenges to staffing, and the need for skilled professionals is only growing. Keep pace with your workforce development strategy.

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Meridian, Mae partner to boost maternal outcomes, lower disparities

Healthcare It News

Enterprise Taxonomy: Population and Public Health Quality Care Patient safety Care Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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J.D. Power: Consumer experience with telehealth a mixed bag

Fierce Healthcare

While consumers give telehealth high marks for convenience, overall experience is fairly mixed, according to a new report. | While consumers give telehealth high marks for convenience, overall experience is fairly mixed, according to a new report.

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Beyond FHIR: AI’s Potential to Revolutionize Healthcare Data Insights

HIT Consultant

Chief Clinical Innovation Officer, Access TeleCare For decades, one of the most daunting tasks in healthcare has been managing and making sense of the vast amounts of data generated annually. From patient and outcomes data to billing and scheduling data, the list goes on and on. The predominant challenge lies not just in quantity but like this data: much if not most of it is unstructured, i.e., data that isn’t predefined and searchable on a table, such as text messages, images, videos, audio fil

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Novo CEO pressed by Senate to cut prices of obesity, diabetes drugs

Healthcare Dive

CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen told lawmakers the company would consider new talks with insurers about the list prices of Wegovy and Ozempic if they pledge to keep the medicines on their formularies.

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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – September 25, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: Director Informatics – The Doctors Company Clinical Systems Specialist-HIMS (Remote) – ChristianaCar

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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HHS OIG finds gaps in opioid treatment for Medicare, Medicaid enrollees

Fierce Healthcare

Many counties do not have medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) services available through providers and treatment programs, and even in counties that do, Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries of | A new report from HHS OIG looked at access to medication for opioid use disorder services and found many high need counties do not have specialized providers.

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This Healthcare Payment Breakthrough is Actually Analog

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Bob Chin, chief information officer, PayMedix. I’m a confirmed AI optimist and believe the technology will improve healthcare on a broad scale, from diagnosis to drug discovery, precision medicine, robotic surgery, record keeping, analytics, […] The article This Healthcare Payment Breakthrough is Actually Analog appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Texas attorney general, generative AI company settle over accuracy allegations

Healthcare Dive

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton alleged Pieces Technologies made deceptive claims about the accuracy of its documentation products. Pieces denied any wrongdoing.

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Vendor Management and Data Security: Strengthening Your Weakest Link

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Matt Murren, Co-Founder and CEO at True North Modern healthcare groups depend on dozens of vendors, from EHR and other software companies to imaging services and medical device manufacturers. Unfortunately, vital third-party “business associates” like these accounted for nine out of ten of the largest data breaches in healthcare in 2022 as well as the two breaches in 2023 whose “individuals affected” dwarfed the rest of the list (Health EC LLC and ESO Solution

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.